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About
Darrin J. Kert is a lower middle-market M&A advisor known for one thing: getting deals done. As President of Trusted Business Transaction Advisors, he combines 12+ years of high-stakes transaction experience with a hands-on, no-nonsense approach that puts business owners first. From strategic exits to complex transitions, Darrin consistently closes deals that others say can’t be done because for him, every client represents a legacy, not a transaction.
Quick Facts
- 12+ yrs M&A advisory
- Former pharma, biomedical & ag-chem industries
- Closing ratio above industry average
- Akron, Ohio
- hands-on execution & relentless follow-through

President of Trusted Business Transaction Advisors
Key Focus Areas
- High-speed, complex transactions
- Manufacturing, distribution, services
- Buyer & seller representation
Expertise & Role
- Lower Middle-Market M&A
- Exit Planning & Roll-Ups
- Valuations & Succession Strategy